Deal Alert!

Toothpick Jean in Blacksmith

These black, slightly destroyed Toothpick Jeans in Blacksmith Wash are on sale for $49.99, which down from $125.00 is a good deal in itself. Add to it the code JINGLE and they will net you less then $32 shipped! 5 star reviews on the site so hopefully they work well! I normally am a 30 and did size down per reviews to a 29. Apparently they do stretch. I know I tried the Reid's in a 29 over the summer and those worked so hopefully I didn't goof by sizing down when I normally always wear 30's at J.Crew, but if I did I know they are usually amazing and will exchange honoring the deal price I got. Hope that helps! Caroline

Deal Alert!!

Madewell.com has 30% off everything today which is amazing, they also have free shipping!! The deal I want to post about is their Hunter Boots are included included in the sale. Often it seems Hunters are excluded in sales, so this is an awesome deal!!

Hunter Packable Wellies

They don't have a lot of options (I sized down for my boots, so that might help if trying to decided what size, I am usually an 8.5-9 and wear an 8 in these). I have seriously worn my Hunters so many times since buying them 2 months ago, perfect for rainy weather & even slightly chilly weather. 

Thanks for checking out my blog! Caroline 

Christmas Giveaway!

In the spirit of Christmas I wanted to have a little giveaway! Up for grabs is this pair of stunning crystal drop earrings and crystal necklace from J.Crew Factory. I have other jewelry in my personal collection from there and love it! Great quality and adds some pizazz to any outfit! To enter, you must follow my Instagram (link in the about me section here on blog or search champagne_tastes), regram my photo on there (will add photo to this post so you know what to look for) and tag a friend on Instagram. One extra entry can be won by following my blog and leaving a comment. Good luck and hope you are enjoying this festive season!

Giveaway ends midnight 12/24/14 (EST) and winner will be announced Christmas day!

A girl can dream, right?

Bored tonight. The husband is working, yet again (please let this project be finished soon so we can have a little family time soon!). I put myself on a spending freeze and it's making me sad! So many cute things on sale right now and can't buy anything! So here is my wishlist from J.Crew, maybe you'll be able to glean some style ideas from it or find yourself a good deal! I had more items on it, but wasn't sure how many oversized sweatshirts a girl could own before it was considered a problem! If there is now set number, then I would have to add on the floral one in grey, so cute! Enjoy and hopefully I will be ending my freeze soon, but until then window shopping for me!

Deal Alert!!

J.Crew Shiny Puffer Vest 

I have this in green and love it! I'd totally love to grab the black or navy (those are the 3 colors on super sale) but told myself no more shopping, so hint hint to anyone still gift shopping for me lol! 

Originally these were $138, now on sale for $79 add code SNOW and it makes it $47.99 pre-tax, shipping. Use Ebates Sign Up Here for 4% back! Epic deal, I am sure these will sell out fast so jump on it if you want one! So cozy & I just love the quality! For size reference, I am often a medium in a lot of items anymore, but wear a small in this vest. 

Thanks for reading! 

Caroline 

Had some returns at Anthropologie today.......

So I ordered these items instead with my credit. Please cross your fingers with me that they all ship! I got notice the shoes shipped, but the belt & poncho are now showing up as sold out on Anthro's site. I have had them cancel items for me before (The Inez swing dress cancelled twice!!, finally bought on eBay). I really had been looking for a poncho for a while, so I super duper hope it comes!!

This skinny belt beauty was only $9.95 and I needed one I could wear with higher waisted dresses & my blanket scarfs (wearing as a poncho/wrap with a skinny belt is super cute!)

These shoes because I needed some with heels & also black ones. I love brown, drawn to brown a lot but I have a few black handbags that need to get some love, so I wanted to get some black shoes to go with them. Plus these were just not your average, run of the mill looking shoes & I was somehow drawn to them! 

And the poncho. Oh, Anthropologie, please don't let me down again!! 

And these J.Crew jeans are also on the way. I had ordered some awesome Hudson jean's off Poshmark, but sadly they didn't fit. Selling those, and getting the J.Crew ones to replace them. I don't know how it happened, but they were on sale the night I ordered, with additional percent off & then the next day the price went up! So I scored my jeans for $41 shipped & now they are $125 online and in store! 

I plan to style the poncho with a basic long sleeve tee under it, the new skinnies when they arrive. I will probably also wear the new shoes with it and to do so will cuff the jean's a little & add some socks with a fun print to show through the cutout. 

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! I plan to wear a swing dress so I can eat like a mad woman & not have to loosen a belt! 

Caroline 

J.Crew's Black Friday Shopping Event

Me and my mini shopper Myles went to J.Crew today for their Black Friday shopping event. They were wise, they did theirs a week early and thus I actually went. I am one of those who hides in my home on Black Friday to avoid the crazy crowds so this suited me quite well! They had donuts (mmmmm, but how I am going to look sexy in the clothes after ingesting a donut?) and coffee. Myles appreciated the chocolate frosted donut & devoured it in no time. And thanks to the donut, I had approximately two minutes of whine-free shopping time! Store had 30% off most items, with 40% off sale. Coupled with my 15% off educators discount, I got some pretty darn good deals! After over an hour of browsing, I decided on the wool zip mini skirt, blurred ikat blouse (didn't try on, so must exchange for a different size though), a pair of slippers and a pretty blingy bracelet. I also got a pair of thick wintery socks.
I will say while I love the slippers, I was torn between two pairs & now I am wondering if I should keep or exchange the ones I got, maybe my readers can help! I will post pics & links!

Blurred Ikat Top

Side Zip Mini

Postmodern Bracelet

Suede Shearling Scuffs (the ones I got) 

Lodge Moccasins  (the other pair) 

Forgot to mention I also had a few returns & with my discounts & J.Crew $50 rewards card all these items were had for very little out of pocket! A few notes on the items. The skirt, I would say is pretty true to size. I am between an 8 and 10 on skirts (most often a 10) and got an 8 on this. Due to the style of skirt I wanted it fitted. The shirt, I would say is probably true to size. I am usually a Medium or 8, but I tried on a top in a similar fabric in a 6 today which fit well, so I got a 6. Taking it back to get an 8 instead. The bracelet, very nice construction. Well made and very pretty! The slippers fit true to size, I took a 9 per usual! 

Thanks for reading!